Timeline: William Shakespeare | Timetoast

Apr 26, 1564

Baptism

Shakespeare's actual day of birth remains unknown. His parents were John Shakespeare and Mary Arden.
Nov 15, 1582

Marriage

An 18 year old Shakespeare married 26 year old Anne Hathaway.
Period: Jan 1, 1589 to Jan 1, 1594

First Works Written

Shakespeare's first works were written during these years. They were "The Comedy of Errors" and "The Two Gentlemen of Verona."
Period: Jan 1, 1591 to Dec 1, 1594

Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare is believed to have worked on Romeo and Juliet during these years.
Period: Jan 1, 1593 to Dec 31, 1594

Globe Closed because of Plague
Mar 15, 1596

Midsummer Night's Dream Published
Period: Jan 1, 1599 to Dec 31, 1642

The Globe

The Globe opened in 1599, was rebuilt in 1614, and closed in 1642.
Oct 18, 1603

Othello Published
Apr 23, 1616

Death

Shakespeare passed away in Stratford-upon-Avon at the age of 52.